Join the growing team at SAHMRI! Current vacancies: 🩻 Research Radiographer 📚 Senior Research Fellow 💻 Research Fellow Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies

It was such a pleasure to welcome Brand South Australia to the Cheesegrater recently! 📸 They captured some spectacular images highlighting the life-changing work our researchers are undertaking right here in SA.

ROSA Associate Director, Prof Gill Caughey says bonjour! 👋 Prof Caughey was in Paris last week at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development workshop on long-term care statistics. She also spent time with international delegates, showcasing ROSA's data research and impacts.

We're inviting families who have contributed to SAHMRI’s Women and Kids research to a special morning tea! 🤰 Celebrate World Prematurity Day with us as we raise awareness of the challenges and impact of preterm birth. Book your free spot ➡️ https://sahmri.au/WPD-2025

We have positions available and we'd love to hear from you! Current vacancies: 🧪 Research Scientist 📚 Senior Research Fellow 🩻 Research Radiographer Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies

The Clinical Research Imaging Centre at SAHMRI has partnered with the University of Adelaide and ICEE Space for a world-first ‘space' mission – without even leaving the surface of the earth. 🧑‍🚀 Read more ➡️ https://sahmri.au/Space-Mission

Could a plant protect skin from radiotherapy? 🌼 Researchers from SAHMRI and University of Adelaide are using a flowering plant to reduce dermatitis, a painful reaction that affects 95% of people undergoing radiotherapy. Read more 👉 https://sahmri.au/Daisy-Plant

Prof Cedric Bardy is tackling some of the most challenging neurological conditions, like brain cancer and childhood dementia. 🧠 In our virtual tour, you can learn more from Cedric and even go behind-the-scenes in his research lab. Check it out 👉 https://sahmri.au/VT-PaDRL

Apply for a role at SAHMRI! Current vacancies: 🩻 Research Radiographer 🧪 Research Scientist 📁 Project Officer 📚 Research Fellow Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies

People living with multiple myeloma report the lowest quality of life of any cancer type. This is a huge concern, and it's why the Supportive Oncology group at SAHMRI is urging for better support services. Read more ➡️ https://sahmri.au/Myeloma-Review

Congratulations Dr Julian Carosi! 👏 The winner of our 2025 Discovery Circle Award delivered an exceptional presentation earlier this week and has been awarded $100,000 to fund his dementia research. Read more about his project ➡️ https://sahmri.au/DC-2025

Have you previously contributed to SAHMRI’s Women and Kids research? 🤰 We’re hosting a special morning tea for parents and their babies who have been impacted by premature birth to celebrate World Prematurity Day. Learn more and register to attend ➡️ https://sahmri.au/WPD-2025

That's a wrap on SAHMRI's 2025 Research Showcase! Congratulations to all of our winners: 🏆 Tharindie Silva - PhD 🏆 Georgina Hughes - Early Career Researcher 🏆 Jacqueline Noll - Mid Career Researcher 🏆 Emeshe Robson & Luke Quinlan - Poster Thanks to our sponsors Rowe Scientific and POF Lawyers.

Keen to contribute to life-changing research? Now's your chance! Current vacancies at SAHMRI: 📚 Research Fellow 📁 Project Officer 🧪 Research Scientist Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies

To round out Podiatry Week, SAHMRI Podiatrist Natalie Morgan joined ABC Adelaide Drive radio. 🦶 A key component of the Walk Strong, Walk Tall program is to develop a skill base in non-podiatry clinicians. Listen 🎧 https://sahmri.au/Natalie-Radio

We’re inviting parents and their babies who have been impacted by preterm birth to celebrate World Prematurity Day. 🤰 You'll get updates on our research, enjoy some fun activities for the kids and meet other families who have participated in trials at SAHMRI. More ➡️ https://sahmri.au/WPD-2025

The final candidate for our 2025 Discovery Circle is Dr Naranie Shanmuganathan! Dr Shanmuganathan is a Clinical Research Fellow in our Cancer theme looking to identify and stop the drivers of CML. Discovery Circle members will vote to award $100,000 to one of these stellar researchers next week!

This week, we're celebrating World Podiatry Week! 👣 SAHMRI's Aboriginal Health Equity theme is using this opportunity to promote their research in diabetes-related foot complications and reducing harm before it begins. Read more 👉 https://sahmri.au/Podiatry-Week

The eye-catching SAHMRI building provides inspiration for more than just our researchers. Designed by Woods Bagot, the signature façade is well-known for its “Cheesegrater” nickname, but what does it look like inside? See for yourself 👉 https://sahmri.au/VT-Hub

SAHMRI and University of Adelaide researchers are making cancer treatment less painful with a 'poo pill'. A/Prof Hannah Wardill says faecal microbiota transplants are not new, but they're usually delivered via enema over 3 days. This new method could be game-changing. 📰 https://sahmri.au/Poo-Pill

The SAHMRI-headquartered SA_Genomics is playing a key role in research targeting the harmful algal bloom that has devastated marine environments. Led by Flinders University, the cutting-edge genome-sequencing will be a foundational resource for researchers. Read more ➡️ https://sahmri.au/SAGC-Algae

Our second finalist for the 2025 Discovery Circle is Dr Julian Carosi! 👏 A Postdoctoral Researcher in our Lysosomal Health in Ageing Group, Dr Carosi is looking at using the body’s own systems to remove disease-causing proteins. Our third finalist will be announced next week.

The SAHMRI community is more than just researchers - we employ and collaborate with allied health professionals such as podiatrists, physios, optometrists, speech therapists and psychologists, who contribute to research that benefits many community members. #AHPsDay2025 #StrongerTogether

Check out these roles at SAHMRI! Current vacancies: 🧪 Research Scientist 📁 Project Officer 🩻 Research Imaging Program Manager 💻 Scientific Services and Operations Manager 📚 Research Fellow 🥼 Research Assistant Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies

Should Australia put a tax on sugar? 🥤 Prof Caroline Miller, Director of SAHMRI's Health Policy Centre, joined ABC Adelaide Drive to weigh in on this topical question. Listen 🎧 https://sahmri.au/Sugar-Tax-ABC

It is with deep sadness that SAHMRI recognises the passing of Professor Kerin O’Dea. Kerin had an unwavering commitment during her career spanning over 40 years to the progression of women in research and Aboriginal Health equity. Full statement ➡️ https://sahmri.au/Vale-Kerin-ODea

We are excited to announce our first finalist for SAHMRI’s 2025 Discovery Circle! Dr Georgina Irish, Senior Research Fellow with ANZDATA, is looking to increase kidney transplant success by using more precise allocations. Stay tuned to find out who our other two finalists are!

💬 "Research that has impact is knowledge that is shared.. and shared effectively." The latest guest on SAHMRI's podcast is Dr Ben Lewis, Science Communicator at SAHMRI helping our researchers to share their work with the world. 🎧 Full episode: sahmri.au/Podcast-Ben

Registrations are open for Health Translation SA's Research Translation Essentials Course! Learn how to: 👉 Translate research into real-world impact 👉 Collaborate with policymakers and consumers 👉 Harness co-design and implementation science ...and more! 🎟️ https://sahmri.au/HTSA-RTE-25

Join the team at SAHMRI! Current vacancies: 🧪 Research Scientist 🔑 Senior Facility Services Officer 🥼 Research Assistant 💻 Scientific Services and Operations Manager 🩻 Research Imaging Program Manager 📚 Research Fellow Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies

A/Prof Dan Thomas recently sat down with AusHealth to bust some of the most common myths about medical research. 🔬 From guinea pigs to glossy journals, learn more about what's true and what's not so true in this rapid-fire Q&A. Read the full article 👉 https://sahmri.au/Dan-AusHealth

On #OlderPersonsDay, we're showcasing the vast contributions of our Registry of Senior Australians to aged care policy and reforms. 👵 This case study details ROSA's vital aged care research and why they're nationally recognised in this space. Take a look 👉 https://sahmri.au/ROSA-Case-Study

Prof Cedric Bardy joined ABC Radio today to discuss the latest medical research bringing hope to those suffering neurological diseases. 🧠 Prof Bardy leads our Lab for Human Neurophysiology and Genetics and is an ARC Future Research Fellow at Flinders University. 🎧 https://sahmri.au/Cedric-ABC

Check out these job opportunities at SAHMRI! Current vacancies: 🥼 Research Assistant 💻 Scientific Services and Operations Manager 🩻 Research Imaging Program Manager 🔑 Senior Facility Services Officer 📚 Research Fellow Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies

The diverse impact of SAHMRI's Registry Centre has been showcased in a comprehensive collection of case studies. 📖 The SAHMRI Registry Centre now has 27 members, representing 20 per cent of the sector. Twelve of these are based within SAHMRI. Take a look 👉 https://sahmri.au/RC-Report

A national research collaboration is set to tackle the most lethal form of paediatric brain cancer. 🧠 Backed by $18.7 million from the MRFF and led by Prof Matt Dun at the University of Newcastle, this project will tackle high grade gliomas. 📰 sahmri.au/HGG-Project

This World Cancer Research Day we're shining a light on SAHMRI's world-leading blood cancer research. 🔬 An estimate one in 12 Australians will be diagnosed with blood cancer, which is why so many of our researchers are pursing better treatments and quality of life. More 👉 sahmri.au/Blood-Cancer...

On World CML Day, we've published a new review showing that lipid metabolism inside leukaemia cells may play a role in CML treatment. Researchers Dr Ilaria Pagani and Molly Tolland say the review offers a fresh perspective on where the next breakthroughs may come from. 📰 sahmri.au/CML-Day-2025

Join the growing team at SAHMRI! Current vacancies: 🔑 Senior Facility Services Officer 🩻 Research Imaging Program Manager 🧑‍💻 Senior Bioinformatician 🥼 Research Assistant 📊 Data Manager 📚 Research Fellow Learn more ➡ sahmri.au/vacancies

Looking for something new? Apply for a role at SAHMRI! Current vacancies: 📊 Data Manager 🧑‍💻 Senior Bioinformatician 📚 Research Fellow 🥼 Animal Care Technician Learn more ➡ sahmri.au/vacancies

New research has identified nerve pathways that relay pain signals from bowel to brain, paving the way for new IBS and IBD treatments. 🧠 Lead author Dr Andrea Harrington says the findings revealed two distinct neural pathways in the spinal cord acting as “gatekeepers”. 📰 sahmri.au/Gut-Brain-...

We were thrilled to see a full auditorium and online presence for Spring into Clinical Trials last week. 🌸 Together with its partners, SAHMRI's Clinical Trials Platform hosted a jam-packed session with great insights and sparked a large discussion on the role of AI in clinical trials.

Have you subscribed to the SAHMRI newsletter? 📩 You'll receive monthly updates on our research outcomes, upcoming events and the incredible people who make it all happen. Subscribe here ➡️ sahmri.au/Newsletter

Take a look at SAHMRI's vacant positions! Current vacancies: 📊 Biostatistician 🧑‍💻 Project Officer 📚 Research Fellow Learn more ➡ sahmri.au/vacancies

A new report from the ANZDATA Registry has revealed that dialysis services are at breaking point for kidney patients. Many nephrology units have warned they can no longer provide timely or adequate dialysis to patients, leaving them in possible harm. More 👉 sahmri.au/ANZDATA-Re...

What a privilege it was to have Professor Glenn King deliver yesterday's Scientific Seminar at SAHMRI! Glenn is the Head of the University of Queensland 'Bugs and Drugs' research group and the world's foremost expert exploring how venoms can be applied in pharmaceuticals and bioinsecticides.

The Registry of Senior Australians at SAHMRI has extended collaborations with aged care providers SilverChain and ECH. "It’s essential our research is shaped by the experiences and expertise of those delivering care on the ground,” ROSA Director, Prof Maria Inacio said. 📰 sahmri.au/ROSA-Collab

"When I came to Australia 11 years ago, it was easier for me to talk about science, than to do the shopping." To kick off Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we sat down with leukaemia researcher, Dr Ilaria Pagani who has navigated a career in her second language. 📹 sahmri.au/Pod-Ilaria

These roles won't be available for long! Current vacancies: 📚 Academic Manager 💻 Senior Clinical Project Manager 🥼 Research Fellow 🧑‍💻 Project Officer Learn more ➡ sahmri.au/vacancies

SAHMRI's latest autophagy research has had an unexpected result, finding that eating a high-protein meal doesn’t immediately decrease autophagy. 🧬 While blood amino acid and insulin levels rose as expected, there was no detectable change in autophagic flux. Read more 📰 sahmri.au/Autophagy-...